I'm staggered by this move by Oracle. I've always thought that android complements Java, so that success of Java and Android is a benefits to Google and Oracle.
I'm a little confused about how Oracle can make claim about infringing IP, with the Java code under the GPL license. My limited understanding of the GPL license, is that you are allowed to use the code freely as long as the new code maintains the GPL license. I can only guess that Oracle are trying to protect the some specific IP, or more likely, some over zealous lawyers within Oracle saw an opportunity to make some money. If the courts rule in favour of Oracle, what are the implications for other companies using Java source code; http://harmony.apache.org for example. I truly hope that Oracle drop this case. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Java Posse" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/javaposse?hl=en.
